During my visit to rural Ghana in 1993,
I took my mother to a health centre for medical attention. I was appalled
at what I found — a complete lack of the most elementary requirements
for basic health care. There were no drugs, no syringes, no beds, no
stretchers, no blankets and no adequate furnishings. Patients carried
their own chairs to the hospital if they wanted to sit while waiting
in the queue to see the doctor. The buildings and other physical plants
were in a total state of disrepair. Only disease, misery and poverty
were abundant.

But in the middle of this despair we see we also
see hope. With the concerted effort of the world community we can effect
change; no matter
how small, to help the people in rural communities of Africa.

Focus
on Africa Society was started in 1996 to become one of the vehicles
to effect this change. We seek to focus attention on health,
educational and social
development needs of rural Africans. Join us in creating a better future
for ourselves and rural Africa.